Instituto Internacional AlhambraAlicante, Spain

The Intensive Spanish Course consists of 20 lessons each week. It is designed for those who want to rapidly improve their Spanish.

Classes
Classes are small with 6-10 participants per group. The course duration is 1 to 32 weeks. The level of Spanish spoken in class is adjusted to suit the levels and needs of the students. The Intensive Spanish Course has been designed to develop the student´s ability to effectively communicate in Spanish.

Method
The methods of teaching Spanish language with new learning strategies are modern and communicative practising main communication skills in Spanish. At the school you will learn Spanish with other students from all over the world. Group sizes are small and the teaching approach is student-centred.

Aim
The aim is to ensure that students learn as much as possible, whilst at the same time have a thoroughly enjoyable experience that they will want to repeat! The general Intensive Spanish Course uses a modern communicative style to learn what encourages the use of a natural, contemporary Spanish. Over the years teachers have become experts in delivering high quality Spanish language courses for students of all ages and levels. This course is based on everyday scenarios and experiences in order to develop your knowledge of day-to-day language and real-life encounters.

All courses focus on the practical use of the language. The lessons focus on improving the 4 essential skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing). The classes place particular emphasis on speaking, as this is the key to communication.

This course is the best option for people that want to improve their Spanish but also need some special classes with a specific vocabulary or use of the language.

You will have 4 lessons within a group, where you will practice and improve your general Spanish, and after that you will enjoy a personalised lesson with the specific vocabulary you need for your daily job or for your travels.

Classes
This course consists of 20 lessons in a group plus 5 individual (one-to-one) lessons per week. This Spanish course is ideal if you have little time and want to learn as much Spanish as possible, or if you have particular needs for learning Spanish and want to use your private lessons to learn the particular Spanish subjects you need. The group lessons are similar to that of the Intensive Spanish Courses.

What can I expect from the course?
The Spanish Combi Course combines the best of both worlds, with dynamic group classes, that develop your general ability in Spanish, along with individual lessons, that fully focus on your individual needs.

You are always given a complete review of what you have accomplished in your one-to-one programme as well as clear advice and guidance as to continuing your Spanish study after leaving the school.
You can expect to develop your confidence in using and speaking Spanish as well as working on aspects of your Spanish that are in need of special attention.

The program is an ideal combination of group lessons (4 lessons per day) and private tuition (1 hour daily). With 5 lessons daily, this course maximizes the benefits of group work and individual instruction.

This course covers aspects of listening, speaking and writing, using various teaching techniques, including textbook study, listening comprehensions, pronunciation practice and lessons in the key structures of the Spanish language.

The Spanish Super Intensive Combi program is an ideal combination of group lessons (4 every day) and individual teaching (2 lessons daily). The individual lessons can be adapted to suit the needs of the student. They can choose what areas they would like to focus on, such as extra conversational practice, specific vocabulary, business studies etc. This course is designed and recommended for people who want to learn as much Spanish as possible in a short period of time.

Classes
With 6 lessons daily, 4 with a group and 2 individual, this course maximizes the benefits of group work and individual tuition. This course will enhance your grammar and fluency in conversational Spanish.

What can I expect from the course?
The Spanish Combi Course combines the best of both worlds, with dynamic group classes, that develop your general ability in Spanish, along with individual lessons, that fully focus on your individual needs.

You are always given a complete review of what you have accomplished in your one-to-one programme as well as clear advice and guidance as to continuing your Spanish study after leaving the school.
You can expect to develop your confidence in using and speaking Spanish as well as working on aspects of your Spanish that are in need of special attention.

The program is an ideal combination of group lessons (4 lessons per day) and private tuition (2 hours daily). With 6 lessons daily, this course maximizes the benefits of group work and individual instruction.

This course covers aspects of listening, speaking and writing, using various teaching techniques, including textbook study, listening comprehensions, pronunciation practice and lessons in the key structures of the Spanish language.

The school offers Spanish Courses for Seniors (50 years plus) and mature students with a program of cultural and leisure activities and excursions. You will work on your Spanish language skills with other adults, in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Classes
The course combines the learning of the Spanish language with interesting cultural visits and excursions. From past experience the school knows that Seniors 50+ language courses are a good, nice and comfortable solution for older students to learn Spanish, but also enjoy relaxing and unforgettable holidays.

The courses are enriched by a wide range of extracurricular activities, including guided tours to the city and surrounding areas, cooking classes, Flamenco Sevillanas lessons and much more.

The school offers the opportunity to study together with students from all over the world. The course will support you in your communication, reading and writing skills and give you confidence, so that you will not be afraid anymore of traveling into Spanish-speaking countries.

The course consist of 4 lessons in the morning. These concentrate on grammar, building up vocabulary and speaking fluently.

Eligibility
These special Spanish Courses for Seniors are ideal for mature students and senior citizens who wish to combine a Spanish course with cultural activities and excursions, to enjoy so much more than a normal holiday!

Cultural activities
A special program of cultural activities is included with the Seniors language course price. Typical activities include excursions, guided walks, wine tasting, cooking lessons, dinners out, and flamenco dancing.

The school offers a wide range of cultural and leisure activities and excursions during your 2 weeks of Spanish for Seniors 50+ Course.

Course description
One-to-One (Private) Spanish Lessons are completely tailor-made Spanish programmes, in which your teacher will work closely with you to identify your needs and objectives.

There is also the possibility of organizing other types of private Spanish tuition in many areas including:

• International Business Spanish
  
• Spanish in the Office & Telephone Spanish
  
• Spanish for Secretaries
  
• Spanish for Lawyers and Legal Personnel
  
• Spanish for Travel Agencies and Hotel Staff
  
  This One-to-One programme of Spanish language is aimed at those who want to rapidly improve their general Spanish and who want to study specific areas of interest such as marketing, finance, law and sales. We can help you to prepare for business presentations, negotiations or meetings, and develop key skills such as business correspondence, the telephone and report writing. You can also prepare for examinations.
  
  One-to-one lessons can also be taken in addition to group lessons, which allows students to enjoy the atmosphere of a class, and also work on individual problem areas with a private teacher.
  
  In this programme you can decide exactly what you want to learn. Lessons can cover General Spanish for example extra pronunciation and speaking practice.
  
  Why choose on-to-one lessons?
  
• Individual attention with just one teacher and one student
  
• Targeted, fast progress with personal learning plans
  
• Improve key areas of your pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar
  
• Improve specific areas of the Spanish language for a job or further instruction

Alhambra Instituto offers DELE preparation of 2-4 weeks for all levels (A1- C2). A high percentage of students, who visit the school to prepare it, pass the exam (98%). The Spanish certificates DELE are internationally recognized, and they are highly regarded, not only among public and private institutions and educational authorities, but also in the business world and among chambers of commerce.

Classes
The school offers a complete preparation in terms of quality, the teachers have the title of DELE examiner and know the structure of the test, they have teaching materials developed by teachers (with the DELE structure) to prepare the exam and you will benefit from the interactive and innovative methodology.

Who can participate in the preparation for the DELE exam?

• Students with a certain level of Spanish who want to prove it.
  
• People who want to study at University in Spain.
  
• Students after a course of 8-36 weeks long in Alhambra Instituto.
  
• People who are looking for a job in Spanish speaking countries.
  
• • People who want to teach Spanish as a second language.
    
• Teachers of primary schools and institutes outside Spain.
  
  The course consists of 25 lessons a week: 20 group lessons (intensive course DELE, with maximun 10 students in the class) and 5 private lessons to prepare for the DELE exam.